Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Function During Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Implantation
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Heart Failure
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Enrollment
- 37
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- observational study to assess potential changes that may occur in the RV ICD lead function during LVAD implantation and what mechanism may cause those changes in RV ICD lead function
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 8 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to test the function of a subjects implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) function throughout the duration of their heart surgery. ICD function can be altered during some types of heart surgery such as those when a pump (ventricular assist device - VAD) is implanted. The investigators would like to study the mechanism of device and ICD malfunction.
Detailed Description
ICD function is typically measured prior to and after surgery. For the study, the investigators will measure ICD lead function multiple times throughout the surgery as well, to determine if and when device malfunction occurs. ICD lead function is measured noninvasively through a specialized computer the same way it is checked in the clinic. In addition, the investigators will test ICD function as they usually do following surgery.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients ages 18 and older
- •Have a wireless implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and are undergoing VAD implantation or other cardiothoracic surgery.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients who are pacemaker dependent
- •children, human fetuses, neonates
- •prisoners will not be included
- •Pregnant women will not be included
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
observational study to assess potential changes that may occur in the RV ICD lead function during LVAD implantation and what mechanism may cause those changes in RV ICD lead function
Time Frame: RV ICD lead function will be measured throughout LVAD placement , at 1 week post LVAD placement, and 3 months post LVAD placement Description: